Today, we continue our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE ). In this episode, we discuss the essay from Dr. Joan Lockwood O'Donovan on the English Reformation, modernity, and public theology. Joan is an Honorary Reader at the University of St. Andrews School of Divinity and author of Theology of Law and Authority in the English Reformation and English Public Theology: A Reformation ...
Jul 26, 2023•32 min
Today, we continue our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE ). In this episode, we discuss the essay from Professor John Witte, Jr. on the Protestant Reformers and their contribution to the development of constitutionalism. John is the Robert W. Woodruff Professor of Law at Emory University School of Law and one of the preeminent scholars on the confluence of Christianity and law. He ...
Jul 19, 2023•46 min
Today, we continue our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE ). In this episode, we discuss the essay from Professor R.H. Helmholz on what the canon law can teach us about constitutionalism. Dr. Helmholz is the Ruth Wyatt Rosenson Distinguished Service Professor Emeritus of Law at the University of Chicago, the Nation's leading scholar on medieval legal history, and the author of sever...
Jul 12, 2023•33 min
Today, we begin our summer series looking into the essays in a brand new volume entitled Christianity and Constitutionalism (Oxford University Press 2023) (PURCHASE HERE ). In this episode, co-editor Nick Aroney discusses his introduction, his essay on Federalism, as well as offering a lengthy breakdown of the volume itself (i.e., 47:12 et al ). Nick is a professor of constitutional law at The University of Queensland and an external fellow of the Centre for Law and Religion at Emory University....
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Books, books, books—that is our focus today, with two individuals who spent their lives surrounded by them. Joining me is the bookseller ( Hearts & Minds ) out of Pennsylvania, Byron Borger. And, law librarian from Nebraska University School of Law, Richard A. Leiter (bio here ). RELATED EPISODE: 1) Previous episodes with Byron ( 56 , 64 , 71 ) 2) Previous episode with Richard ( 48 ) The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A special thanks to Nick and Ashley Barnett f...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Joining me this week to talk about her new book on theology and environmental stewardship is Sandra L. Richter. She is a renowed expert on the Old Testament, who currently holds the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. See her faculty bio here and buy her new book here . The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A special thanks to Nick and Ashley Barnett for their contribution in making this podcast possible. Cross & Gavel is a production of ...
Jun 07, 2023•48 min
In this episode of the Leadership Roundtable, we are joined by Dr. Tina Armstrong from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her topic is on forming emotionally healthy leaders, including practices you can adopt today for calm and control. Dr. Armstrong is a renowned expert on clinical psychology and leadership, researching and teaching in areas involving community mental health, wellness and resilience in helping professionals. She is a director at one of the most renowned seminaries in the country and ...
May 10, 2023•29 min
Joining me this week to talk about abolitionism and religion are the authors of Break Every Yoke: Religion, Justice, and the Abolition of Prisons (buy here ) . Joshua is the associated professor of religion and director of the Rochester Education Justice Initiative at the University of Rochester ( faculty bio ). Vincent is an associate professor of theology and religious studies at Villanova University, where he directs the Villanova Political Theology Project ( faculty bio ). RELATED CONTENT Ju...
Apr 26, 2023•54 min
With widespread protests on university campuses, the question of reconciling free speech and inclusion is more important than ever for instutitional integrity. Joining me this week to talk about this balance is professor of education, philosophy, and political science at the University of Pennsylvania, and author of Cancel Wars: How Universities Can Foster Free Speech, Promote Inclusion, and Renew Democracy — Sigal R. Ben-Porath. RELATED CONTENT What Happened to Civility ( Episode # 121 ). Bless...
Apr 12, 2023•51 min
Joining me this week to talk about the AI revolution and its impact on the legal profession is the Intel Social Justice and Racial Equity Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University, Kevin Lee. Check out his bio here and some of his publications here . RELATED CONTENT Following Jesus in a Digital Age ( Episode # 128 ). The Religion of Techtopia ( Episode # 120 ). Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento...
Mar 22, 2023•51 min
Joining me today to talk tax justice and church history is adjunct professor at Trinity Law School and author of the formative study — Tax Law, Religion, and Justice: An Exploration of Theological Reflections on Taxation — Allen Calhoun. Buy his book today ( here ). Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A special thanks to Nick and Ashley Barnett for their contribution in making this podcast possible....
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Over the 2023 March for Life, CLS co-sponsored an event Thursday night with FCLNY and Guiding Star Project as part of the Reframing Agency series . This is the second installment of that series, covering the future of intimacy after Dobbs. For this event, we are joined by two panelists, Louise Perry, columnist at The New Statesman and author of The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century , and Helen Roy, contributing editor of the American Mind and host of the ...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of the Leadership Roundtable, we are joined by Chaplain (MAJ) Mark Lee to discuss moral leadership in an institutional setting hostile to it. Chaplain Lee has an incredible bio, including a number of civilian and military degrees, several commendation medals, and a ministry background across the world, including serving as the CLS President at the University of Hawaii and pastoring the largest congregation in the U.S. Army. For more on Chaplain Lee, check out the CLS YouTube page...
Feb 15, 2023•30 min
A conversation with Andrew Speicher about navigating faith from the big law to the small in the State of Kansas. For more on Andrew, visit his firm page here . This conversation was part of the Foundations Series, a new web content venture from Christian Legal Society aimed at helping Christian law students transition from 3Ls to first-year associates. To listen to the first conversation with Bob Cochran, go here ....
Feb 08, 2023•50 min
Over the 2023 March for Life, CLS co-sponsored an event Thursday night with FCLNY and Guiding Star Project as part of the Reframing Agency series . The event featured Christine Emba (Washington Post), Erika Bachiochi (EPPC), and Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa (Moderator). The heart of the discussion was premised on Christine's Rethinking Sex: A Provocation and Erika's The Rights of Women: Reclaiming a Lost Vision . Both great books worth reading. Destiny is part of New Wave Feminists , who's making ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Joining me this week to talk about how we can bridge the vices and virtues of our character gap is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, Christian Miller ( more information ). He is the author of several books on moral psychology , moral character , and honesty . The book in question for this episode is called The Character Gap: How Good Are We? , which can be purchased here . RELATED CONTENT 1. Discussion on public witness and living with joy ( Episode # 127 ). 2. Di...
Jan 25, 2023•45 min
Joining me on this first-of-the-year episode to talk about the civil and divine law, and what can bridge the difference, is assistant professor and author at Arizona State University, Karen Taliaferro ( faculty bio ). Her book is called The Possibility of Religious Freedom and can be purchased here . RELATED CONTENT 1. Panel discussion on Romans 13 and Christian public theology ( Episode # 131 ). 2. Discussion on religion and its discontents ( Episode # 103 ). Cross & Gavel is a production o...
Jan 11, 2023•46 min
Joining me today to talk about the debate surrounding what Paul meant when he invokes "works of the law" (Romans 3:20, Galatians 2:16) is Matthew J. Thomas. He is an assistant professor of biblical studies at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California [ bio ]. He is also the author of the book, Paul's "Works of the Law" in the Perspective of Second-Century Reception, which can be purchased here . Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episo...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of the Leadership Roundtable, we are joined by Dean Eric Enlow, calling in from South Korea. His topic is a fascinating one: public witness and persecution, with an emphasis on the political theology of Pastor Wang Yi, a house-church pastor currently serving a prison term in China. Eric is the dean and a professor of law at Handong International Law School (HILS). He is an expert on Christian legal theory and teaches courses covering the biblical, systematic and historical relati...
Dec 14, 2022•39 min
Lecture from Tom Lin (President of Intervarsity ) at this year's CLS National Conference in Newport Beach, CA.
Dec 07, 2022•23 min
Lecture from Jennifer (Marshall) Patterson ( RTS ) at this year's CLS National Conference in Newport Beach, CA.
Nov 30, 2022•32 min
Lecture from Justin E. Giboney ( AND Campaign ) at this year's CLS National Conference in Newport Beach, CA. Following him on Twitter at @JustinEGiboney.
Nov 23, 2022•37 min
A special group of perfect strangers got together one evening during the 2022 CLS National Conference to talk about Aquinas, swingsets, and the authority of God. A few weeks later . . . their audio was found. PARTICIPANTS: Eric Enlow, Myron Steeves, Frank Beckwith, Eddie Colanter, Mike Schutt (aka "Not a Dean of Anything"). Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Ghostrifter. A special thanks to Nick and Ashley Barnett ...
Nov 16, 2022•58 min
Joining me this week to talk about the dangers of adopting an "always be innovating" model for the church is Andrew Root. His new book ("The Church After Innovation: Questioning Our Obsession with Work, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship") is now available ( here ). RELATED CONTENT 1. Religion of Silicon Valley ( #120 ) 2. Christian Leadership in Uncertain Terrain ( #110 ) Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. ...
Nov 10, 2022•51 min
This week, I talk with two executive directors for their respective organizations about modern day slavery in the form of sex trafficking. Liz runs the International Organization for Stopping Exploitation of Women ( IoSEW ) and Brianna runs Triad Ladder of Hope ( here ). For more on this heionous crime, check out the memoir Girls Like Us from Rachel Lloyd. RELATED CONTENT 1. Prosecuting Human Trafficking ( #50 ) Cross & Gavel is a production of CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY. The episode was produc...
Oct 19, 2022•59 min
Joining me today to talk about the all important work of preparing the church to tackle the technological age is Jason Thacker — the chair of research in technology ethics and director of the research institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC). Jason's new book is out now and can be purchased here . For more on Jason's work, I recommend subscribing to his own excellent podcast (Digital Public Square), following him on Twitter (@jasonthacker), & getting his newsletter on ...
Oct 05, 2022•54 min
Joining this week to talk about how Christianity lost its cultural influence and can begin rebuilding it anew is assistant professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity International University—Greg Forster. His book, Joy for the World, can be purchased here . RELATED CONTENT 1. My first discussion with Greg on the history of political theology ( #113 ). 2. On Christian leadership in uncharted territory ( #110 ). Episode produced by Josh Deng, with music from Vexento. A Special Thanks...
Sep 21, 2022•47 min
For our first ever Leadership Roundtable , the students and I were joined by Dr. Jason Lepojärvi on the topic of overcoming resentment culture and better loving our neighbors. Jason is the C.S. Lewis Associate Professor of Theology & Literature (Honors Program) at George Fox University. For more on the forum and the speaker, check out the YouTube page here.
Sep 17, 2022•20 min
Finding contentment is difficult. So, instead, we replace that pursuit with temporal acts of distraction and pleasure. Joining me this week to discuss the search for meaning through the eyes of four french philosophers is AEI Fellow and author of " Why We Are Restless " — Benjamin Storey. Get his latest book here . Read his latest NY TIMES op-ed, with co-author Jenna Storey, here . RELATED CONTENT 1. How and How Not To Be Happy ( #118 ). 2. On Civility and Montainge ( #121 ) Episode produced by ...
Sep 07, 2022•58 min
Joining me today talk about the ministry of presence and the role of chaplaincy on university campuses is Dr. Winnifred Sullivan – professor of religious studies and co-director of the Center for Religion and the Human at Indiana University. And, Pete Williamson, staff members with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and a chaplain at Harvard University. Check out Winnifred's fauclty page here and Pete's article in Christianity Today — "Why I Voted For the Atheist President of Harvard's Chaplain G...
Aug 24, 2022•57 min
